Coupon usage

I usually look through the weekly flyers for the stores we get here in the mail and see what sort of deals they have and then try to stock up on the best deal items. I don't print coupons from the internet. Couponing in canada is not at the same level as in US...

I do not trade coupons but I give them away. I bring them to work to my employees and put them in the breakroom. I only keep the ones I know I can use. They certainly help me with my grocery bills.

I've used a coupleof internet printed coupons, but I mostly use regular coupons that I find int he paper or that come off the boxes of things. Sometimes I sign up to receive them in the mail. Everything is getting more expensive and I'm really trying to watch my money.

I've been using a lot of coupons as well. Not as many as I'd liked, but all I can get from the Sunday newspaper. And usually the ones I get when I go to Super Target I'll use again. I haven't really tried to use internet coupons because someone told me they had trouble getting the store to take them. Have you ever had a problem?

I use some coupons. In fact, I even have a coupon binder. However, many coupons that are out there are for thing that are unhealthy, unnecessary and/or overpriced. My preference is to shop producers-only farmers' markets and farm stands when possible. The money then goes directly to the producer, rather than the farmer only getting a small fraction of the price. We are members of a CSA. This means a steady supply of fresh, local, organic veggies throughout the season. The cost is less than what we would spend at the supermarket, and the money is going directly to sustain local organic agriculture. When choosing what I buy, I try to look at the real price--not just the price tag. If I subsist on heavily processed foods, I will be sickly and have to pay higher health care costs. If I eat a healthier diet, health care costs will be less; also, I should be more productive (possibly leading to greater income), since a healthier diet makes me feel better.

I hear that in the U.S. you can save a lot of money with couponing. If I had a chance I would do that too. In my country there are a few sales where you can save a little money, but couponing is not significant at all. I can almost only get coupons for things that would be totally useless for me to buy.

i do sometimes but here in Canada, we can't go to the extreme like they do in the US and more often than not, i find that the store brand is cheaper than the brand name item is even with the cents off coupons. our stores don't offer store loyalty programs either.

I used to use more when the kids were home....now living by myself I don't have a great need for alot of things....I live kind of a simple life. If it were for something I needed for crafting I certainly would use them more. But for groceries I really don't buy alot. Working full time alot of my meals are eaten outside my house. I do use coupons for that once in a while.

I have always couponed...it has its moments! THese days with just two of us, I don't buy as much anymore so many of the coupons I don't use. I clip maybe 4-5 from the sunday paper...not worth the price of the paper! I print them online and go to particular web site for them. I do 1 main shopping trip a month and save about $30. Rest of the month is just for stuff like milk and fresh stuff. Coupons are good..problem is...no store in my area doubles them..haven't in MANY years! But every little bit helps.

Actually, I think I use less. When I was a kid my Mom and her cousin dumpster dove for coupons. However since Aldi has come into the area when I was a teenager and been an adult I've learned to know what's a good price and what isn't. The only truly good coupon out there is $1 off or free and how many of those are in the paper now days very few. I think being price savvy is the best way to do things and if you have a paper or print coupons comparing as you described is a good idea to know wwhere you can get the better guy at.

I don't print coupons but I do load them onto my loyalty card. It's costly to print coupons and as few as I use I can't justify the expense. Besides, there are rarely coupons that I can use. I don't buy junk food, diapers, baby products, makeup, paper towels or the many other things they make coupons for. And buying generic usually saves more than a name brand with a coupon. So I don't print coupons. On the rare occasion when I do find one I can use at Savings Star I load it onto my Kroger card and try to remember to use it!